Find the missing term: 100, 81, 64, 49, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the missing term: 100, 81, 64, 49, ?
A. 25
B. 35
C. 32
D. 36
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The terms are decreasing squares: 10²=100, 9²=81, 8²=64, 7²=49, so next is 6²=36.

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